Year : 2021
Style : Hard Rock , Southern Rock , Blues Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 127 mb
Bio:
Whether it be on the banks of the Mississippi River or deep in the heart of the English countryside, rock ‘n’ roll lives, breathes, and burns on the outskirts. Hailing from Rome, GA at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts rise up with a scorching signature style steeped in soulful southern swagger, blistering blues, and raw rock. Out August 21st via Mascot Records, the quintet’s self-titled debut EP conjures a tried-and-true spirit through a fresh fire.With a wide swath of inspirations, ranging from southern gospel and Hank Williams to Neil Young, Little Feat, Ozzy Osbourne and Lynyryd Skynyrd, the band cut their teeth performing with everyone from Black Stone Cherry and The Kentucky Headhunters to Blackberry Smoke. Shortly after, they hit the iconic Barrick Recording Studio in Glasgow, KY to record with producer Richard Young. The resulting EP comprises undeniable anthems steeped in anthemic riffs, wild harmonica, and pulse-pounding drums.“In Georgia, you hear Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, and all of the greats everywhere,” guitarists Riley and Logan add. “Rock and roll is something that comes naturally for us. We feel like we can bring it back.” The press agree, with Classic Rock Magazine dubbing the band “your new favorite southern rock band,” and American Songwriter calling their recently released debut EP, “timeless.” “But these Thunderbolts aren’t a low-voltage knockoff of the greats who came before,” Rolling Stone adds. “Rather, they keep things fresh by committing to lean, muscular songs…Southern rock continues to thrive in the 21st century.”
Album:
Can anyone else relate to the feeling that, every once in a while, you just have to stop and listen to some classic rock, yet there isn’t anything new because we don’t live in the ’70s? Well fear not! We became acquainted with THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS last year when they released their self-titled EP, and they didn’t wait long to give us their debut, “Can We Get a Witness,” which is due for release via Mascot Label Group on October 15th, 2021. If you need that sweet southern American rock style with a hint of a modern flare, this is an album to check out!“Can We Get a Witness” begins fresh and clean with a new song, “Take it Slow,” which does anything but take it slow, as it helps guide the listeners into THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS‘ style. Starting with hard rockin’ riffs, twangy harmonica, and fresh vocals, it’s not the highest tempo but replaces speed with artistic flare, genre loyalty, and general quality.The album does include all five of the songs from the EP, which might feel a bit cheap normally, except that “Can We Get a Witness” is a pretty long album at not ten but thirteen tracks, two of which are covers, making up for the familiarity. If you happened to check out last year’s EP, you may recognize all four of the next tracks, though they are fortunately not in the same order as before.“Midnight Rider” is the next new offering… or is it, as it’s a cover of the ALLMAN BROTHERS‘s original classic rock track. This is a pretty solid cover, amping up the rock with distortion and a good dose of the band’s passion for the style. Then we hit the feel-good “Be Good to Yourself,” which is such a beautiful recreation of the old Frankie Miller blues-rock sound that I had to stop myself from putting it on repeat for the rest of the day.The harmonica comes back with a flourish and then some in “Half Glass Woman,” a bluesy, rockin’ piece with strong energy, followed by the somewhat more mid-tempo, country-driven “Dancin’ with the Devil,” which opens softly with a tapping beat and the vocals in the forefront, before the full band brings it all together in the chorus. The listener then reaches the title track, which opens on a guitar line that draws the listener in, adding some surprise flavor before the vocals get started. This track has one of the most powerful choruses on the album, really highlighting what TJ Lyle can do.A rockin’ riff starts off “Walk Tall Man,” an empowering, positive song about being the best version of yourself that maintains the band’s high standard of execution. “It’s Alright” was released as an advanced single in September, working as another laid-back, catchy song that would be great on a warm summer afternoon, somewhat reminiscent of the vibe I get from the STEVE MILLER BAND. The album then winds up with the final familiar track, “Set Me Free,” which was also the EP closer. This song proved to be a strong summary of the band’s sound, feeling very final, and remains so on this release, only further expanded now that we have heard more material. There’s a strong blues vibe as well, showing off more of Lyle‘s classic rock flare, as well as his best wails.THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS are the perfect blend of classic rock with a hint of modernity to bring up the overall sound quality. Though there aren’t a lot of high-energy tracks, the band excels at drawing inspiration from the classics of blues, rock, and country, to create a stylish blend that fits in with both classics and modern hits alike. These guys would be perfect in a tour lineup with SHAMAN’S HARVEST or even Cory Marks. Here’s hoping we get an opportunity to hear them live someday!
Line-Up:
TJ Lyle - lead vocalist
Riley Couzzourt - guitar
Logan Tolbert - guitar
Zach Everett - bass, harmony vocals, keys
Bristol Perry - drums
Tracklist:
01. Take It Slow
02. Lend A Hand
03. So You Wanna Change The World
04. Looking For An Old Friend
05. Spirit Of A Workin’ Man
06. Midnight Rider
07. Be Good To Yourself
08. Half Glass Woman
09. Dancin’ With The Devil
10. Can I Get A Witness
11. Walk Tall Man
12. It’s Alright
13. Set Me Free
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